Lead Line Cook - Fine Dining Leadership

Toca Madera Houston TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Toca Madera in Houston seeks a Lead Line Cook to guide the kitchen team, ensure top-quality plating, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, fine-dining setting.

You will collaborate with the chef and sous chefs to deliver consistent, high-end dishes, train teammates, and maintain organization so service runs smoothly through busy nights and weekend shifts. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to mentor others and shape guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of line cook experience in a high-volume fine dining setting.
• Exhibits leadership skills and strong basic cooking, plating, and knife skills.
• Night and weekend availability; ability to stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef and sous chef with leading, organizing, and communicating in the kitchen.
• Set an example for other line cooks regarding execution, quality and cleanliness.
• Deliver high level customer service to guests and team members.
• Ensure food is finished to high quality, timely, and compliant with sanitation.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment per health guidelines.
• Stock and maintain line station supplies to ensure smooth service.
• Prepping stations as needed to meet business demand.

Skills

Line cook

Leadership

Food safety

Job description

Toca Madera in Houston seeks a Lead Line Cook to guide the kitchen team, ensure top-quality plating, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, fine-dining setting.

You will collaborate with the chef and sous chefs to deliver consistent, high-end dishes, train teammates, and maintain organization so service runs smoothly through busy nights and weekend shifts. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to mentor others and shape guest experiences.